British Lions begin tour with comprehensive victory but win marred by Williams injury
The British & Irish Lions put the Western Force to the sword with a powerful second-half performance to claim a 54-7 victory in Perth.
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Ruthless Lions run in eight tries to down Force 54-7 in Perth
PERTH : The British & Irish Lions gave the Western Force a lesson in ruthless finishing as they kicked off their Australia tour with an ultimately comfortable 54-7 victory in front of a big crowd at Perth Stadium on Saturday.
Western Force v British Lions Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates
The British & Irish Lions' tour is finally under way and the famous side face off against Western Force today in the opener.
Henry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by Lions boss Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell insists Henry Pollock has the temperament to thrive on the biggest stage after giving the England star his first start for the British and Irish Lions.
Dan Sheehan to captain Irish-heavy Lions team to take on Western Force
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for his side's first fixture in Australia against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday (11am Irish time).
Sheehan captains Lions, Pollock at number eight for Western Force tour match
SYDNEY :Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan will captain the British & Irish Lions on debut in their tour match against Western Force in Perth on Saturday, while young England loose forward Henry Pollock has been named to start at number eight.
URC Final preview: Leinster face showdown against the Bulls at Croke Park
Leinster will be looking for their first piece of silverware since 2021 when they take on South Africa’s Bulls at Croke Park on Saturday.
Leinster overcome champions Glasgow to reach URC final
Leinster will host next week’s United Rugby Championship final at Croke Park after dishing out a 37-19 beating to last year’s winners Glasgow Warriors.